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Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee Hosts Impactful and Powerful Second Annual District 9 Senior Prom: A Night to Remember

June 27, 2024 Carma Henry 0

Miami-Dade County Commissioner (District 9) Kionne L. McGhee proudly hosted the second annual District 9 Senior Prom: A Night to Remember, celebrating the vibrant senior community in Miami-Dade County. Held at Joe and Ingrid Demps Park in Goulds, Florida, the sold-out event welcomed over 400 enthusiastic participants, offering them an evening of networking, dancing, and fine dining. […]

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Boys and Girls Club Partners with Florida A&M University to Educate Jacksonville Youth About Unlawful Marijuana Use

June 5, 2024 Carma Henry 0

The Boys and Girls Club, Inc. of Northeast FL (Club), is proud to announce its collaboration with Florida A&M University’s Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) to address the unlawful use of marijuana and its adverse effects on youth. […]

High Court Upholds South Carolina Redistricting, Displacing Black Voters

May 30, 2024 Carma Henry 0

The case, Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P., No. 22-807, presented a complex challenge of distinguishing the roles of race and partisanship in drawing voting maps, especially as Black voters predominantly support Democrats. […]

Omega Psi Phi’s Sigma Rho Chapter Donates Nearly 100 Suits to Jackets for Jobs Ahead of Thanksgiving

December 6, 2023 Carma Henry 0

This Thanksgiving season, the Sigma Rho chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has exemplified the spirit of giving by generously donating nearly 100 suits to Jackets for Jobs, a nonprofit organization committed to empowering individuals through professional attire and career development. The fraternity’s timely contribution aligns with Jackets for Jobs’ mission to distribute suits, turkeys, and ties to men in need during the holiday season, truly embodying the essence of being a blessing to Detroit men. […]

Former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel Steps Down as Opa-Locka Chief

June 7, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Scott Israel, the former Broward County sheriff and current Opa-locka Police Chief, has announced his resignation, effective July 1, 2023. Israel, who served as the sheriff during the tragic 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, has been at the helm of the Opa-locka police department for a year. […]